she just waltzes in because she is 4. Because she can and does. So, most of the time, she likes to use our bathroom, especially when I’m in it. This might be showering, doing my makeup. She brings in her blankie and usually a flashlight and sets up “talking camp” during the week while I shower/get ready. I don’t have morning alone time usually. I cherish both the mornings I can get ready by myself and with her.

Most days I talk her out of showering with me because I don’t have time during the work week so she looks forward to weekends when I allow it once….and that usually means these……

come in the small shower for her entertainment. I also spend a lot of money on leg shaving cream because she usually needs some in a tea cup, saucer or whatever. It is very fun to smear all over.

The marvel of younger children is the trail in life they leave….this makes me ponder what trail in life am I leaving? Do people see Jesus in me and know I strive each day to be His good child? Some days I’m falling short, other days I’m feeling pretty good about my walk. What am I leaving behind me? We work hard at teaching all the kiddos to clean up after themselves that responsibility comes with a life lesson that can hold valuable. That said, sometimes I think we are so busy erasing our paths behind us that we “hide” Jesus shining by the very essence of our trying to clean up behind us as we go.

So, when the toilet roll shows Sophia has been visiting…..it makes me smile in my aggravation to challenge myself to leave a better trail myself.

About Me

I'm an old soul in a middle aged body. I love sentimental things. A Canadian at heart living in small town USA.
This is our family life of soap, water, dirt and rocks in the washer! God leads us to the washline after cleansing our souls through the trials of stains, giving us that fresh air smell we can only receive by hanging it out there on the wash line of life!
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